US ZIP Code
48862

North Star, MI

Gratiot County  ·  Michigan

● Active
👥 39 Population
💰 $48,750 Median HH Income
▼ 36% below avg
🎂 32.3 Median Age
🏠 $72,500 Median Home Value
▼ 74% below avg
🎓 0.0% College Grads
▼ 100% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code48862
CityNorth Star
StateMichigan (MI)
CountyGratiot County
Area Code989
Elevation714 ft
Latitude43.249903
Longitude-84.548412
TimezoneDetroit (DST)
FIPS26057
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 56.4% (22) Female 43.6% (17) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 7.7%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic7.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
31%
18–24
5%
25–44
38%
45–64
18%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.3 yrs
Avg Household Size2.44
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (8.3%)
HS Graduate20 (83.3%)
Some College2 (8.3%)

Education

No HS: 8.3%HS Grad: 83.3%Some College: 8.3%Edu
No HS8.3%
HS Grad83.3%
Some College8.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–100k
16%
$100k–150k
8%
$150k–200k
16%
$200k–300k
8%
$300k–500k
12%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,750 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$72,500 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units27
Vacant Units11
Avg HH Size2.44

Income Distribution

$25k–50k
56%
$50k–75k
19%
$75k–100k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
65%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
39%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
39%

Summary

Total Units27
Vacant11
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size2.44
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 48862 is in North Star, MI, in Gratiot County.
ZIP code 48862 is located in Michigan (MI).
ZIP code 48862 is in Gratiot County, MI.
ZIP 48862 observes the Detroit timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 48862 is 39 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 48862 is $48,750 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 48862 is $72,500 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 48862

ZIP code 48862 is located in North Star, Michigan, within Gratiot County. With a population of 39, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.3 years. Economically, 48862 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,750 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 48862 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $72,500 is well below the national average.

The population of 48862 is primarily White (92.31%). Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%.

Overall, ZIP code 48862 in North Star, MI is characterized as working-class, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 39 residents, a median household income of $48,750, and a median home value of $72,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Michigan.